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Seven charged in $20M money laundering scheme
Seven men have been arrested in Nassau County in an alleged $20 million money laundering scheme that targeted hundreds of people across multiple states. The suspects mainly targeted older people sending computer pop-ups telling them their information had been compromised The victims were instructed to buy Home Depot and Lowe’s gift cards to avoid being…
Lindenhurst Tutor Time’s operational license pending revocation
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services has notified Tutor Time in Lindenhurst that its license to operate is pending revocation following an inspection that revealed 10 violations.An employee the day care was arrested last week for allegedly abusing a toddler in her care.
Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for almost $10 billion
NEW YORK (AP) — Walgreens Boots Alliance says it has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners as the struggling retailer looks to turn itself around after years of losing money.Walgreens said Thursday that Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share, giving the deal an equity value just under $10 billion. Shareholders could…
How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day. It also could harm your health.Darker mornings and more evening light together knock your body clock out of whack — which means daylight saving…
Trump changes course and delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.The White House insists its tariffs are about stopping the smuggling of fentanyl, but the taxes proposed by Trump have…
Alex Ovechkin gets 885th career goal to move nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 885th career goal midway through the third period of the Washington Capitals’ game against New York Rangers on Wednesday night, moving nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record.The Capitals’ captain scored as he knocked in a loose puck from the left side with 9:32 left in…
LIRR looking to improve wireless service
The MTA is looking to improve wireless service for LIRR commuters. It has put out a request for proposals from companies interested in building and maintaining a wireless communication network throughout the Long Island Rail Road. The network, which would be developed at no cost to the MTA, could include new cellular towers in segments…
Trump grants one-month exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, as worries persist that the newly launched trade war could crush domestic manufacturing.The pause comes after Trump spoke with leaders of the “big 3” automakers, Ford, General Motors and Stellantis,…
New Voting Machines coming to Suffolk
The Suffolk County Legislature has allocated nearly $35 million to the county’s Board of Elections to purchase new voting machines. Officials say the current machines are prone to ballot jams and mechanical issues.Various civic groups have argued the new machines under consideration are unreliable, too costly and inefficient. The Board of Elections is looking to…
Gang members indicted in Suffolk County
Thirteen gang members involved in a vehicle theft and credit card fraud ring have been indicted in Suffolk County. The members of the Hempstead/Freeport-based gang known as the CC Boyz are accused of breaking into more than 52 vehicles and stealing 15 of them around Long Island, and using stolen credit cards to make more…
Trump’s address to Congress showed the country’s stark partisan divide
WASHINGTON (AP) — A president’s speech to Congress — even without the formal gloss of a State of the Union address — is typically a time for a call to national unity and predictable claims about the country being strong.But that wasn’t President Donald Trump’s plan. His speech on Tuesday night was relentlessly partisan, boasting…
Trump’s trade war draws swift retaliation with new tariffs from Mexico, Canada and China
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump launched a trade war Tuesday against America’s three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China and sending financial markets into a tailspin as the U.S. faced the threat of rekindled inflation and paralyzing uncertainty for business.Just after midnight, Trump imposed 25% taxes, or tariffs, on…